Can someone from Colorado help?

Question

OK. I am looking into making the "big move" and Colorado is my choice. I want to know more about Colorado from people who know Colorado. I look at all the websites & all I get is more confused. Yeah, you can suggest websites & I'll check them out. However, I am looking for people from Colorado to tell me all about Colorado. (this is NOT an invite for "hook ups" or anything like that.)

My husband and I are looking for beauty, fun, fishing, walking, boating but not too busy. So, maybe a smaller area that offers a lot of things to do?

Answer 1

I'm a native of Colorado, and probably one of the few here at that! :-D I'm from the town of Pueblo. It's about 100 miles south of Denver and about 40 south of Colorado Springs. It's a great community, despite what others might say. Springs & Denver generally pick on Pueblo and I'm not too sure why.

The town is small, but has grown leaps and bounds in the last few years. The population, including Pueblo West and the mesa (where all the farms are at), is somewhere around 150,000 people. Pueblo is growing up, but still retains that smalltown essence and personality that larger cities lack. Cost of living here is much, much lower, however, the job market is not as good. Co. Springs, where the job market is much more aggressive, is only a short 30 to 45 minute drive from here though.

Pueblo is nice because it is close to so many things in Colorado. Plus we have the Pueblo Reservoir which offers many of the things you mentioned doing. San Isabel and the Greenhorn mountains are just minutes away. Monarch, for some winter skiing, is also, only a couple hours away.

The town itself is a great community. The people are warm and always inviting. We host the Colorado State Fair, which just ended this weekend. Plus, Pueblo celebrates an annual Chile & Frijole Festival, which drawns out all the farms and their chile roasters. There's food, bands, dancing, rides....it's tons of fun. They close down much of downtown Pueblo and it literally becomes one giant street party.

And, while shopping is getting better in Pueblo, it still isn't the greatest. But, Springs is a quick 30 minute drive, and Denver is doable in just under 2 hours. The traffic here isn't as bad, and there's no pollution. It's a great community you should consider. I know you said no websites preferred, so I'll omit them. If you are interested and have more questions, feel free to contact me at [e-mail]. I can also send some great webpages your way if you do become interested.

Answer 2

I lived in Colorado for seven years (I'm 51, btw). Colorado is very diverse; part of it depends on what you're looking for. Colorado Springs is a very conservative city; Denver is less so. Fort Collins is a good "college town" sort of atmosphere. Pueblo has a strong Hispanic culture. Boulder is at the liberal end of the spectrum. If I could live anywhere in Colorado, I'd probably choose Fort Collins. It's large enough to provide a good variety of activity, but small enough not to feel like "the big city." It's also on the Cache la Poudre River, which is a great place for fishing, camping, kayaking/rafting, and similar activities.

In terms of climate, the cities along I-25 are on the "Front Range" and are more moderate in climate than towns east of the interstate, or high in the mountains. Mountain towns are cold in winter - be prepared for sub-zero nights if you live there. However, they do offer the benefit of peace and quiet. Summers east of I-25 are *hot*. Most of the eastern slope of the Rockies is dry - Colorado gets relatively little rain. You will need humidifiers in winter - if you can manage a whole-house humidifier, that's my recommendation. Summers along the front range and high in the mountains are wonderful - cool, dry, and pleasant, with some afternoon rain showers in June as a rule.

All that being said, I think it's a great place to live; I moved because of my work, not because I didn't like it. I think it's mostly a question of deciding what you want to do with your free time, and finding a place that offers those things nearby. My own web site (www.lady-pkb.20m.com) has a little about Colorado on it; there's a link at the bottom for the webmaster that will send an e-mail to me if you like. I'll be happy to answer more specific questions - if I know what you're after, I can give you some more intelligent answers.

Answer 3

Colorado is a great place to live. The weather is almost perfect (in a lot of places). You have the big cities and the very small towns. I think you would like it better if you enjoy the mountains. I ski, golf, and do other outdoor things. I live in Colorado and have been over the whole state. I can tell you more if you would like.

Answer 4

There is a lot here to recomend. But to realy tell you anything specific I'd have to know more about your interests and situation.

The mountains are beautiful, the people are pretty nice. The weather is pretty darn good most of the time, seldom going to any extreme. If you have a hobby you can probably find like minded people to share it with. Outdoor activitites are everywhere. Different parts of the state offer different general mindsets, but I think Denver, Boulder, and the Springs are the three major areas to check out if your looking for a place.

Answer 5

Okay well I have lived in Colorado for 8 years. My wife is a native Coloradon. Are you looking for a city, country plains, or mountain town to live in? If I knew the specifics I would be able to help you more. Send me a message if you want and I will help you out to the best of my ability.

Answer 6

i have lived in colorado for all my life but i have visited many other places and i think that colorade is definetly my top choice. the traffic isnt as bad as some people like to say. the pollution is there but unless you have very extreme allergies you wont notice it much. the outdoors are beautiful, always something to do. the realestate is average (compared to places like california). there is a good art and museum scene. the job market is good. people are friendly. weather is nice- not too cold in winter and not too hot in summer. im not sure what other info you would like. email me specific questions and i will try to help!

Answer 7

Well.. where you live in Colorado depends on what your interests are, and you didn't say.

I lived in Denver for 5 years and loved it, but the air polution got too me and I could never live there again. I believe that Fort Collins tops the list of best communities to live in the U.S.

Answer 8

I live in Castle Rock, Co. about 30 miles south of Denver.Moved here from N.J. in 1991.. Love it here great town, nice people, clean air, couldn't think of a nicer place to live.Close to lakes, streams, mountain gambling, a couple hours to sking in the winter, I could go on and on but I won't.. Go to...www.townofcastlerock.org
check us out

Answer 9

colorado is beautiful; suggest westminster to live; or boulder; mishawaka theater; winter park mountain lodge; aspen; golden; clean, crisp air; gets cold, but just snow--no ice; gets hot, but not too much humidity.

denver--big cloud of smog "the brown cloud"

Answer 10

eye-catching. I had a great lavender Columbine round our mailbox. I talked to the boss (Hubby?). when I fix my PayPal account (lengthy tale, kinda' unhappy) i will procedure a particular order for you.